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Orchids of Tropical America: An Introduction and Guide by Joe E Meisel: Used
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2014-12-15
- Pages
- 276
- ISBN
- 9780801477683
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cornell University Press
ISBN-10
0801477689
ISBN-13
9780801477683
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202503488
Product Key Features
Book Title
Orchids of Tropical America : an Introduction and Guide
Number of Pages
276 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Plants / Flowers, Life Sciences / Botany, Flowers / Orchids
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science, Gardening
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
32.1 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-002084
Reviews
"Though not a guide to cultivation or a botanical catalog, [ Orchids of Tropical America ]would be an excellent introductory guide to use in the field, and nonbotanistswould welcomeits clear, nontechnical language."--M. Taylor,CHOICE(July 2015), Though not a guide to cultivation or a botanical catalog, [ Orchids of Tropical America ] would be an excellent introductory guide to use in the field, and nonbotanists would welcome its clear, nontechnical language., "Though not a guide to cultivation or a botanical catalog, [ Orchids of Tropical America ]would be an excellent introductory guide to use in the field, and nonbotanistswould welcomeits clear, nontechnical language."-M. Taylor,CHOICE(July 2015)
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
584/.4098
Table Of Content
Foreword by Phillip J. Cribb Introduction 1. Orchid Ecology, Diversity, and Conservation Biology and Ecology Diversity and Distribution Conservation 2. Orchid Identification What Is an Orchid? Illustrated Glossary of Key Orchid Characteristics How to Use This Guide Identification Guide to Major Orchid Genera 3. Orchid Genus Accounts Structure and Terminology Acineta through Zygopetalum 4. Where to See Orchids: Nature Reserves and Conservation Sites Map of Tropical America Conservation Sites by Country Bibliography Index
Synopsis
An entertaining, informative, and splendidly illustrated introduction to the orchid family for enthusiasts and newcomers seeking to learn about more than 120 widespread orchid genera ranging from Mexico and the Caribbean to Bolivia and Brazil., "The authors of this introductory text are acknowledged experts on tropical American orchids with decades of combined experience of orchids in both the wild and culture. You could not find a better trio of enthusiasts and specialists to introduce you to the wonderful and occasionally bizarre world of tropical American orchids."--from the Foreword by Phillip J. Cribb Orchids of Tropical America is an entertaining, informative, and splendidly illustrated introduction to the orchid family for enthusiasts and newcomers seeking to learn about more than 120 widespread orchid genera. Joe E. Meisel, Ronald S. Kaufmann, and Franco Pupulin bring alive the riot of colors, extraordinary shapes, and varied biology and ecology of the principal orchid genera ranging from Mexico and the Caribbean to Bolivia and Brazil. Orchids, likely the most diverse family of plants on earth, reach their peak diversity in the tropical countries of the Western Hemisphere, including, for example, more than 2,500 species in Brazil and 4,000 in Ecuador. The book also highlights reserves in the American tropics where travelers can enjoy orchids in the wild.Whether you journey abroad to see these unique plants, raise them in your home, or admire them from afar, this book offers fascinating insights into the diversity and natural history of orchids. Beyond the plant and flower descriptions, Orchids of Tropical America is packed with informative stories about the ecology and history of each genus. Pollination ecology is given in detail, with an emphasis on how floral features distinctive to the genus are linked to interaction with pollinators. This book also features information on medicinal and commercial uses, notes on the discoverers, and relevant historical data.The easy-to-use identification system permits quick recognition of the most common orchid groups in Central and South America. Genus descriptions are given in plain language designed for a nonscientific audience but will prove highly useful to advanced botanists as well. Descriptions focus on external morphology, and great care has been taken to ensure the guide is useful in the field without reliance on microscopes or dissections. Equally valuable as a field guide, a desktop reference, or a gift, Orchids of Tropical America will make an excellent addition to any orchid lover's library.Visit the website for this book at www.orchidsoftropicalamerica.com., Orchids of Tropical America is an entertaining, informative, and splendidly illustrated introduction to the orchid family for enthusiasts and newcomers seeking to learn about more than 120 widespread orchid genera. Joe E. Meisel, Ronald S. Kaufmann, and Franco Pupulin bring alive the riot of colors, extraordinary shapes, and varied biology and ecology of the principal orchid genera ranging from Mexico and the Caribbean to Bolivia and Brazil. Orchids, likely the most diverse family of plants on earth, reach their peak diversity in the tropical countries of the Western Hemisphere, including, for example, more than 2,500 species in Brazil and 4,000 in Ecuador. The book also highlights reserves in the American tropics where travelers can enjoy orchids in the wild. Whether you journey abroad to see these unique plants, raise them in your home, or admire them from afar, this book offers fascinating insights into the diversity and natural history of orchids. Beyond the plant and flower descriptions, Orchids of Tropical America is packed with informative stories about the ecology and history of each genus. Pollination ecology is given in detail, with an emphasis on how floral features distinctive to the genus are linked to interaction with pollinators. This book also features information on medicinal and commercial uses, notes on the discoverers, and relevant historical data. The easy-to-use identification system permits quick recognition of the most common orchid groups in Central and South America. Genus descriptions are given in plain language designed for a nonscientific audience but will prove highly useful to advanced botanists as well. Descriptions focus on external morphology, and great care has been taken to ensure the guide is useful in the field without reliance on microscopes or dissections. Equally valuable as a field guide, a desktop reference, or a gift, Orchids of Tropical America will make an excellent addition to any orchid lover's library. Visit the website for this book at www.orchidsoftropicalamerica.com.
LC Classification Number
QK495.O64M43 2014
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- n***c (92)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.